No Credible Threats, But City Should Be on High Alert Due to Unrest in the Middle East

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he would deploy hundreds of additional law-enforcement officers around major transportation hubs in New York City and its suburbs, citing the potential for increased threats from turmoil overseas.

Speaking at his second security news conference in a week, Mr. Cuomo said the city should be on high alert due to unrest in the Middle East. But he added there were no current credible threats.